Business

Hideout Café Opens At UNM-Los Alamos Campus, Marking Second Restaurant For Local Owner

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Victor Castillo stands at newly opened Hideout Café at UNM-LA campus. Courtesy photo

SBDC News:

Hideout Café is now open at the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos campus, offering students, staff and the broader community a new on-campus, mountain view, dining option featuring New Mexican favorites and a fresh salad bar. 

The cafe is owned and operated by Victor Castillo, who also owns Señor Tortas, located at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Hideout Café is Castillo’s second restaurant in town and takes the place of the former Secret City Cafe.

“We’re excited to bring something new and Read More

State Workforce Solutions Announces 2,800 New Mexicans Trained For Climate, Infrastructure Careers

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

The numbers surpass targets outlined in the Governor’s Building New Mexico’s Workforce to Foster the Clean Energy Transition, Infrastructure Investments, and Resilient Communities, Executive Order 2024-152, which required a strategic and unified approach to enhance infrastructure and clean energy workforce training across 11 state agencies and offices.

“Without a skilled workforce, we Read More

Local Authors To Host Book Reading At Samizdat March 6

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Local authors Kelly Dolejsi, left, and Tara Downing will read from their books Friday, March 6, at Samizdat.  Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Ever wonder what the cows would think of a bull dancing in glitter? Or whether the small brown birds bobbing in the pines are actually cinnamon-feathered sonnets?

Find out this week, when Samizdat hosts local authors Tara Downing and Kelly Dolejsi for a reading at 6 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the bookstore, 174 Central Park Square. A book signing will follow the reading, which will include new material as well as excerpts from their published work. Books will Read More

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op Selected To Pursue New Golf Course Hospitality Concept

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Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op News:

Los Alamos Beer Cooperative, doing business as Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (BRBC), has been selected by Los Alamos County to move forward with a proposal to operate a food-and-beverage concept at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Having reached an agreement in principle, final approval of the proposal remains subject to review and agreement by both the Los Alamos County Council and the LABC Board of Directors.

If approved, the proposed operation would be known as The 19th Hole Sports Pub and would expand Bathtub Row’s work into food service while complementing its existing Read More

The Maupin Group’s Isaiah Garcia Partners With LA Cares Volunteers To Bring Joy To Community

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Isaiah Garcia of The Maupin Group at RE/MAX First, left, and LA Cares volunteers partnered to create something joyful for the community. Courtesy/The Maupin Group

By RYAN MAUPIN 
The Maupin Group
RE/MAX First

A new community tradition was lighting up Los Alamos and White Rock this past holiday season. The Los Alamos Christmas Lights Map was alive, inviting families to experience the simple joy of driving through town, admiring all the holiday displays.

The idea for the Los Alamos Christmas Lights Map began with Isaiah Garcia of The Maupin Group at RE/MAX First, who partnered with LA Cares, a Read More

Martinez: Protecting Financial Well-Being Of Our Small Businesses Is Essential To Sustaining Strong Community Ties And Economic Stability Of Los Alamos

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By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC

As we settle into 2026, I encourage all of our small business owners to take a moment to review their fraud prevention plans. Since many local businesses don’t have large security departments, planning ahead is an important step we can take to protect ourselves.

The world of fraud is changing rapidly, driven more recently by artificial intelligence (AI). This means scams are faster, more convincing and much harder to recognize. Those old red flags, like awkward emails or clunky visuals, are disappearing, Read More

State Recalls Medical Cannabis Edible Lollipops For Exceeding Legal THC Limit

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NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — The state has ordered a mandatory recall of a medical cannabis lollipop after regulators found it exceeded the legal THC limit.

The Cannabis Control Division determined that the edible cannabis product, manufactured by GH LLC and sold under the name “GH Kush Pops” contained 200 mg of total THC per package, with two individual 100 mg lollipops. Under New Mexico law, medical cannabis products may contain no more than 50 mg of THC per serving. No health-related complaints have been reported to the division in connection with this recall. 

All licensed retailers are required Read More

HOLMANS USA Announces Unexpected Passing Of CEO & President John Santoru

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HOLMANS USA CEO & President John Santoru

TAAN News:

HOLMANS USA announces with profound sadness the unexpected passing of its CEO & President, John Santoru. 

John was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and a respected business and community leader whose influence extended far beyond the organization he led. 

He joined HOLMANS in 1992 and immersed himself in every aspect of the business, working across departments and developing a deep understanding of its people and operations. In 2022, he became CEO and sole owner, assuming full stewardship of a legacy he had helped shape for Read More

From Ballot To Campus: $12M In Voter‑Backed Upgrades Break Ground At UNM‑LA

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Construction nears completion at the UNM-LA front entry. Funding comes from statewide and local general obligation bonds passed by voters in the county in Nov. 2024. Courtesy photo

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is undergoing the most visible transformation in its recent history, a $12 million campus upgrade that Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw calls both practical and symbolic.

At its core, the effort fixes roofs, replaces windows and repairs aging structures. It also prepares the campus for workforce-focused Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Announces Public Voting For 2026 Chamber Awards Is Extended To March 5

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From the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce has extended public voting for our nominated Chamber Members.

Organizations can only win in one category per year. Last month Los Alamos Chamber Members nominated Members for each category.

Congratulations to all of our Chamber Member Organizations who were nominated! Vote Here

Nominees in each category:

BEST NEW BUSINESS

FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

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